The University of Maryland in College Park offers three study-abroad programs to Maryland and non-University of Maryland students. The first is the Maryland-in program, which gives Maryland students credit for courses taken overseas. The Maryland-in program offers federal, state and university financial aid, and students may choose to study in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America or the Middle East. The second program, called the Partner Program, allows students to study abroad through exchange programs with international colleges. Students in this program receive transfer credit and are eligible for federal, state and university aid. The third program, a non-UM student program, allows students to study abroad through cultural exchange organizations such as the American Institute for Foreign Study. The non-UM program does not have any direct sponsorship or arrangement with Maryland, but it is recognized by the university. Federal and university aid are available to students.
As of February 2011, the University of California offers 250 study-abroad programs to 35 countries. Students have the option of not only partaking in rigorous academic instruction but also internships, research, lab work and community service. Students are encouraged to explore the cultural and intellectual diversity of their visiting country. The University of California Education Abroad program (UCEAP) states that it allows "students to become international citizens and global thinkers."
The University of Texas at Austin offers five study-abroad programs to interested students. A UT faculty-led program is usually designed for UT students. For students who are interested in studying at a world-renowned foreign college or university, UT offers exchange programs with 200 institutions. Another option is through programs affiliated with UT. Each program is different, and the requirements for admission will differ. University of Texas students interested in partaking in independent study or research abroad may do so even though no credits will be received. The final option is the non-UT program; enrollment in this program will be taken as a leave of absence, and students will have to complete an application for readmission.
As of February 2011, students at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, have the option of studying abroad in more than 90 countries. According to Miami University, more than 1,900 students study abroad each year, with around 250 enrolling in the University of Miami's Luxembourg campus. The number of Miami students studying abroad is one of the highest in the United States. Students may choose to go for a semester, full year or summer session.